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Hyundai Ioniq 6
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a battery-electric fastback sedan built since July 2022, the second model under the Ioniq sub-brand after the Ioniq 5, with up to 614 km of WLTP range. CarGurus says 2025 gets Consumer Reports' highest predictive reliability score and also has the fewest recalls and complaints on NHTSA, while the 2023 has the most consumer complaints and one of the lower reliability scores. Federal data shows the 2023 and 2024 with 5 recalls each and the 2025 with 3.
What the Hyundai Ioniq 6 is
Wikipedia (opens in a new tab) describes the Ioniq 6 as a battery-electric mid-size fastback sedan made by Hyundai since July 2022, the second vehicle under the electric-focused Ioniq sub-brand after the Ioniq 5, on the E-GMP platform with a 53 to 77.4-kWh battery and up to 614 km of WLTP range, with a 2025 facelift that added the Ioniq 6 N and an 8-speed N e-Shift simulated transmission.
Best and worst Ioniq 6 model years
Federal data lists 5 recalls on the 2023 Ioniq 6 with 56 complaints, both among the highest, 5 recalls and 38 complaints on the 2024, 3 recalls and 34 complaints on the 2025, and none on the 2026.
CarGurus (opens in a new tab) says the 2025 gets Consumer Reports' highest predictive reliability score and is also the year with the fewest recalls and complaints logged on NHTSA, while another year, the 2023, has the most consumer complaints according to NHTSA and one of the lower predictive reliability scores from Consumer Reports. VinSpectorAI (opens in a new tab) analyzed 4 model years, 2023 to 2026, using NHTSA complaint and recall data to identify stronger and riskier years.
Choosing a year
CarGurus' pick and the federal recall count agree: the 2025 is the strongest choice, with the fewest recalls and complaints and the top Consumer Reports predictive score, while the 2023 needs the most VIN checking for the electrical system and powertrain campaigns it shares with the 2024.
Questions buyers ask
Which Hyundai Ioniq 6 year is best to buy?
CarGurus (opens in a new tab) says the 2025 gets Consumer Reports' highest predictive reliability score and has the fewest recalls and complaints on NHTSA.
How far can the Hyundai Ioniq 6 go on a charge?
Wikipedia lists up to 614 km of WLTP range, with a 53 to 77.4-kWh battery.
Research map
Every major decision path.
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is built around Electric motor(s), single or dual, rated at 149 / 225 / 320 horsepower across its electric sedan body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2025 U.S. lineup has 4 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2025 Ioniq 6 seats 5 and is a Electric sedan.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 34 owner complaints for the 2025 Ioniq 6.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6
SE Standard Range carries a smaller 53-kWh battery at 149 hp; the rest of the range shares a 77.4-kWh pack with 225 hp RWD or an optional 320-hp dual-motor AWD. This 4-trim range is discontinued in the US after MY2025/2026. See changeNote.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
2 indexed Hyundai Ioniq 6 model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N | 2027 record → | |
| 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Hyundai Ioniq 6.
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a battery electric mid-size fastback sedan produced by Hyundai Motor Company. It is the second vehicle marketed under the electric car-focused Ioniq sub-brand after the Ioniq 5, and the fourth model developed on the Hyundai Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). The vehicle was first sold in South Korea in late 2022, with deliveries in the United States beginning in March 2023.
- Safety
- The 2023 Ioniq 6 was awarded "Top Safety Pick+" by the IIHS.
- Powertrain
- Estimated range is 614 km (382 mi) for the RWD version with the larger (Long Range, 77.4 kWh) battery, using the WLTP cycle. Under Korean test standards, the long-range RWD version with 18-inch wheels was expected to have a range of 524 km (326 mi).
Source: Hyundai Ioniq 6 (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 at a glance
- Production
- July 2022 – present
- Model years
- 2023 – present
- Class
- Mid-size car
- Body style
- 4-door fastback sedan
- Layout
- Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive, Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
- Platform
- Hyundai E-GMP
- Electric motor
- EM07/EM17 permanent magnet synchronous
- Battery
- 53–77.4kWh nickel-cobalt-manganese lithium
- Electric range
- Up to 614 km (WLTP)
- Charging
- 11 kW (Alternating current, AC), 233 kW (Direct current, DC)
- Transmission
- 8-speed N e-Shift (IONIQ 6N; Since 2025.)
- Wheelbase
- 2950 mm
- Length
- 4855 mm
- Width
- 1880 mm
- Height
- 1495 mm
- Curb weight
- 1800 kg
- Related models
- Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Ioniq 9, Kia EV6, Kia EV9, Genesis GV60
- Designer
- Under the lead of SangYup Lee
Year by year
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 across 4 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N | 88 | $850 | 1 | |||
| 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 103–135 | $550–$750 | 5 | 3 | 34 | 5 stars |
| 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 103–140 | $550–$750 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 5 stars |
| 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 103–140 | $550–$750 | 5 | 5 | 56 | 5 stars |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Hyundai Ioniq 6, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Electric range, miles | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 to 2027 | 5 to 1 | 119.0 to 88.0 | 291 to 245 | Labels: Ioniq 6 N | Labels: Ioniq 6 AWD (18 inch Wheels), Ioniq 6 AWD (20 inch Wheels), Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels), Ioniq 6 RWD (20 inch Wheels), and 1 more; Drives: Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2024 to 2025 | 121.5 to 119.0 | 301 to 291 | Labels: Ioniq 6 AWD (18 inch Wheels), Ioniq 6 AWD (20 inch Wheels), Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels), Ioniq 6 RWD (20 inch Wheels), and 1 more | Labels: Ioniq 6 Long range AWD (18 inch Wheels), Ioniq 6 Long range AWD (20 inch Wheels), Ioniq 6 Long range RWD (18 inch Wheels), Ioniq 6 Long range RWD (20 inch Wheels), and 1 more |
Buying used
What the Hyundai Ioniq 6 recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery); electrical system (propulsion system); seat belts (front) | None |
| 2024 | 5 | electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery); power train (driveline); electrical system (propulsion system); 1 more | None |
| 2023 | 5 | power train (driveline); electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery); electrical system (propulsion system); 1 more | None |
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 74 | 58% | 2023 (33) |
| unknown or other | 25 | 20% | 2023 (9) |
| power train | 18 | 14% | 2023 (8) |
| fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 11% | 2023 (6) |
| vehicle speed control | 11 | 9% | 2024 (7) |
| forward collision avoidance | 7 | 5% | 2023 (4) |
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Trim by trim
Every 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE Standard Range | RWD | Electric Motor | 149 | 258 | 3,935 | – | – | $39,095 |
| SE | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 320 | 446 | 4,462 | – | – | $44,045 |
| SEL | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 320 | 446 | 4,462 | – | – | $46,845 |
| Limited | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 320 | 446 | 4,462 | – | – | $52,345 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2025 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Hyundai Ioniq 6 model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | Electric Motor / Dual Electric Motors | 149–320 | 3,935–4,462 | – | – |
| 2024 | 4 | Electric Motor / Dual Electric Motors | 149–320 | 3,935–4,462 | – | – |
| 2023 | 4 | Electric Motor / Dual Electric Motors | 149–320 | 3,935–4,462 | – | – |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Owning it
Oil, fluid and wheel-nut figures for the Hyundai Ioniq 6.
| Model year | Engine oil | Brake fluid | Wheel-nut torque | A/C refrigerant | Key-fob battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | – | DOT 4 | 79–94 lb-ft | R-1234yf | – |
| 2024 | – | DOT 4 | 79–94 lb-ft | R-1234yf | – |
Source: the manufacturer's owner's manual for each model year. A dash means that year's manual gave no single value for it, for instance one that lists two oil grades or two key types.
Model-year recall record
Hyundai Ioniq 6: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | 3 | 34 | electrical system, seat belts |
| 2024 | 5 | 38 | electrical system, powertrain, seat belts |
| 2023 | 5 | 56 | electrical system, powertrain, seat belts |
| 2022 | not available | ||
| 2021 | not available | ||
| 2020 | not available | ||
| 2019 | not available | ||
| 2018 | not available | ||
| 2017 | not available | ||
| 2016 | not available | ||
| 2015 | not available |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Hyundai Ioniq 6?
Federal recall records don't single out a best Hyundai Ioniq 6 model year: recall counts across the 3 published model years checked here stay within a normal range of this nameplate's own average (about 4.3 recalls per year), with no year standing out as notably higher or lower. Recall count is one input, not a purchase verdict. It says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record.
Q02What are common recall-related problems on the Hyundai Ioniq 6 by model year?
2025: electrical system, seat belts. 2024: electrical system, powertrain, seat belts. 2023: electrical system, powertrain, seat belts.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Climate and electrical, Transmission and drivetrain, Buying, records and recalls.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2025 Ioniq 6 come in?
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 (electric sedan) comes in 4 trims: SE Standard Range, SE, SEL, Limited.
Q02What are the 2025 Ioniq 6 trims?
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 trims are SE Standard Range, SE, SEL, Limited, listed from the entry SE Standard Range up to the top Limited.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2025 Ioniq 6 use?
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is built around Electric motor(s), single or dual, rated at 149 / 225 / 320 horsepower across its electric sedan body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2025 Ioniq 6 have?
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is rated at 149 / 225 / 320 horsepower (Electric motor(s), single or dual).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2025 Ioniq 6?
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is offered with RWD / AWD.